France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week. Bayrou called the vote to settle a fight over the budget ...

London (CNN) — France lost its fifth prime minister in less than two years this week, just before the 2026 budget was due to be sent to parliament. Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday after announcing a ...

France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays as part of an urgent plan to tackle what he called the “curse” of his country’s debt. Presenting ...

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou seek 44 billion euros ($51 billion) in savings to cut the country's massive debt - Copyright AFP/File Pedro PARDO French Prime ...